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Mandarin Taster Lesson | Beginners
A one-off beginner Mandarin taster lesson covering greetings, introductions and exchanging basic personal details.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Sept 2026 Monday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | Book now |
29 Oct 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | |
10 Dec 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 |
Thu 29 Oct, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10MandarinTeacherHaycraft HouseThu 10 Dec, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10MandarinTeacherHaycraft House
What Beginner (A1) Mandarin means
At A1 Mandarin, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
我叫安娜。我住在伦敦。
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
来一杯咖啡，谢谢。
A coffee, please.
Ask for directions
请问，火车站在哪儿？
Excuse me, where is the railway station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This sample lesson introduces spoken Mandarin through everyday exchanges. It covers greeting people, introducing yourself and others, and asking for or giving personal information such as names, nationalities, professions, ages, phone numbers and dates of birth.
What you'll learn
- Use basic Mandarin greetings
- Introduce yourself and another person
- Ask for and provide basic personal details
Is this course right for you?
The lesson is intended for learners who have never studied Mandarin and want to try a sample session before deciding whether to join a full course. It is presented as a one-off beginner-level introduction.
- Suitable for learners with no previous Mandarin study
- Designed as a taster before a full course
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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